I'm always on the lookout for hip new cutting edge indie companies but more importantly, those that make a great quality shoe and this is one of them. This is Cadience from Grey City -- out of Seattle --with nice soft leather uppers. These are textured leather to appear with tiny perforations, but they are not "holes" like so many others. They are black lined with silver leather. What I loved about this sandal was how it buckles. There are two at the ankle, and more running down the outside of the foot. They are flat with a man made sole with not slip. A fantastic new company and the sandals are awesome! They come to you in the box with the dust bag. You'll wear them all summer long! I got these at a "LAB" sale of up and comers so I do have other sizes, just look in my store.